GANT RELOAD: Week of Aug. 17

Several medallions, like the one pictured here, will be placed in sidewalks around a new park which is under construction on the former Novey property in Clearfield Borough. The property was donated to the borough and will be part of a Riverwalk development project. Work is continuing to progress on the park and a street scape improvement project in the downtown area. (Photo by Kimberly Finnigan)

The GantDaily.com weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week.  It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side.

The GantDaily.com reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most part, the reload will be filled with local headlines, but every now and again, a state, world or national story will make the list.

Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty in Car Theft, Resisting Arrest Cases

CLEARFIELD – A Tennessee man accused of stealing a car from a DuBois parking lot pleaded guilty in Clearfield County Court.

Three Sentenced in Clearfield Borough Drug Bust

CLEARFIELD – Three people found with drugs after a traffic stop in Clearfield Borough were sentenced in Clearfield County Court.

Former Truancy/Community Service Officer Gets Jail for Soliciting Pictures from 15-Year-Old

CLEARFIELD – A former truancy and community service officer will spend time in jail for soliciting photos from a 15-year-old.

During plea and sentencing court, Robert Dean Laska Jr., 33, 8 Love St., DuBois, pleaded guilty to corruption of minors and loitering and prowling at nighttime.

Four Individuals Seeking Vacant Seat on Clearfield School Board

CLEARFIELD – Four individuals have expressed written interest in filling a vacant seat on the Clearfield school board, said Superintendent Terry Struble after Monday night’s regular meeting.

CASD’s Struble: Research Continues into Class Rankings

CLEARFIELD – Administrators will continue to research the formula by which the students’ class ranking is calculated at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School, announced Superintendent Terry Struble at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Struble Estimates CASD Gets $100K from Middle School Auction

CLEARFIELD – An auction of the contents of the Clearfield Area Middle School on Aug. 15 made more than expected, according to Superintendent Terry Struble at Monday night’s school board meeting.

Irate Customer Accused of Trying to Ignite Inferno Over Smoking Infraction

DUBOIS – An irate customer risked igniting an inferno at Sheetz over a smoking infraction.

According to an affidavit of probable cause, filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office Aug. 17, Andrea Joyce Snedden, 50, 214 Dixon Ave., DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with arson and related offenses, causing or risking a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct, following an incident at Sheetz on North Brady Street.

Lawrence Township Votes to Increase Sewer Surcharge

CLEARFIELD – With costs and fines from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) increasing, residents of Lawrence Township will have to pay the costs.

Woman Accused of Setting Fire to Get Her Son to Respond Waives Charges

CLEARFIELD – A woman accused of setting a fire in her room at the Economy Inn in order to see her son when he responded to the scene waived all charges to court Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

Lawrence Township Votes to Continue KOZ for Another 10 Years

CLEARFIELD – Potential businesses will have another 10 years of opportunity to locate in Lawrence Township with reduced state and local taxes.

Park and Streetscape Project Ahead of Schedule in Clearfield Borough

CLEARFIELD – Beautification projects continue in Clearfield Borough ahead of schedule.

At Thursday’s Clearfield Borough Council meeting, Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott gave an update on the streetscape project.

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